Who wants to venture out to the summit cross must be absolutely free from giddiness! Fantastic view so for example down to Schwanheim. Every few meters a lizard ran around - but they do not bite ;-)

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Manggongjai

August 18, 2018

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The way was feasible for me even with my fear of heights. In the beginning a tight wire rope helps on the narrow way, because it does not go deep down yet OK.
After this is done, the plateau widens. A small crevice (with wood too) is easily overcome with a big step or small jump. Then you stand
even before the cross! Ok, not too close to the edge!

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Nico

December 14, 2025

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Secured by a cable, a few meters before the rocky outcrop stands this summit cross… and at the start of the steel cable, somewhat sheltered during the Christmas season, a wooden nativity scene.

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Saturday 14 February

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Location: Schwanheim, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Hockerstein Viewpoint and Summit Cross

1. Hockköpfel rock formation – 4-Burgen-Blick" shelter loop from Darstein

2. Hockköpfel rock formation – View of the Four Castles (Vier-Burgen-Blick) loop from Schwanheim

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